34-year-old Danilo: I thought I would retire at Juventus. Next year is likely to be the last year of my career.

The 34-year-old Danilo recently revealed in an interview with the Brazilian media "Globe" that he thought he would end his career at Juventus.

Talking about joining Flamengo

"I have always loved Flamengo. I originally thought that I would not have the chance to play for this team because I thought I would end my career at Juventus. But life is always full of changes and things develop differently than expected. Looking back on my childhood and youth at Flamengo, Brazilian football has changed a lot. Today, it is more systematic and clubs have become very organized, able to attract players like Jorginho, Players like Arasketa, Bruno, Pedro, Sandro and Felipe, combined with my experience at Juventus, which was already undergoing a restructuring at Flamengo when I decided to move, rekindled my passion. La Mengo'. When I called one of my brothers, he also replied: 'Brother, you already know where you want to go, you called me, but you already have the answer in your mind'. I cried when Sandro left. I always said that Sandro was my other half. I liked to talk, and when I was angry in the dressing room, I would be the first to speak, and Sandro would tell me to calm down. When he left, I kept thinking about what I would do without Sandro. It is true that Juventus is a big family, where my children grew up, where I found myself as a person and as a player, and I have always felt like an incredible connection. I looked after the boys like a father, and the whole team, and sometimes I felt like I was spending too much energy trying to help them, but I knew that was all I could do. When I left Juventus, it was a very difficult way to leave. Here we are talking about people, not the institution. When I see my former teammates in the United States, I still feel the pressure of leaving and everything, but it comforts me and tells me that I have done a good job." 3}

Talking about former Juventus chairman Agnelli

"He taught me how to work for the club with love, passion and dedication. This is how he was born for Juventus."

Talking about Buffon

"He is me An idol, he came back from Paris when I came to Juventus, but he always stayed true to himself, no matter where you worked or studied, his evaluation of you was always based on his personal observation of you, and he was a great mentor whenever I was at football. When I need advice on football, I always want to listen to Buffon."

On Flamengo reaching the Copa Libertadores final

"It is definitely very special. At the media day, people asked me what it means to experience this moment with my beloved team. I told them that this feeling is indescribable and can only be experienced. I thought it would never come true. But when the opportunity came, the dream was rekindled. I will represent them in the Copa Libertadores final, and I really can’t express my feelings in words.”

Talk about the future

“Next year is likely to be my last year as a professional athlete. I have been brewing this idea for a long time, until I was 35 years old. This moment finally came at Flamengo. I have always been a person who pays great attention to maintenance, rest and training investment. Sometimes, some players will quit the next day’s training because of physical discomfort, but I never like it. I like to be on the court, even if I face opponents who are stronger than me, I will try to beat them. But after coming to Flamengo this year, I suffered two injuries, which not only affected my physical condition, but also affected my mental state. It is very frustrating for me. No, this idea makes me scared. A new life is about to begin, and I don’t know where I will go.